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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
4
The Vernon Record publishes Tuesdays and Fridays under editor R H Nichols. Subscription is 2.00 per year. Classified ads cost 1 12 cents per word first insertion, 8 cents for three. local notices 2 3 cents, obituaries 1 cent, poetry 2 cents, display 50 cents per column inch.
Public notice stating The Record will gladly correct any erroneous reflections about individuals, firms, or corporations upon notification to the editor.
The present Legislature is praised for handling key bills and disposing of main appropriation measures during the regular session. It notes that most finance bills are set to pass before adjournment, avoiding an extra session and higher per diem pay. The piece commends leadership for killing bad measures and adjusting revenue laws without jeopardizing state interests.
An unusual surge of railroad building activity emerges in Texas with plans to extend the Fort Worth and Denver line into the South Plains and Santa Fe considering Plains region branches. The trend follows recent consolidations under Interstate Commerce Commission grouping, boosting competition among major systems.
The piece argues that merging railways spurs competition as smaller lines join larger systems. It cites improved service and expansion as benefits, urging financing and skilled management. It notes the Orient line as a pending target for rehabilitation and predicts renewed railroad building in Texas.
The text notes a period when railroad regulation fell largely under federal control, with Texas experiencing burdensome registration rules that hindered new railroad construction. It suggests concerns about Interstate Commerce Commission oversight and the impact on Texas rail development.
Mrs J W McCrary entertained the Swastika 42 club on a gentlemen's evening with a two course dinner for forty eight guests. St Patrick's motif appeared in refreshments and favors as the house featured hot house plants and flowers. Assisting with menu and decorations were Mesdames Lundy Morrin Castlebury Reed McDonald and Hancock.
The 1921 Bridge club meets today with Mrs A Boger and Miss Adele Straner. Mrs T A Key hosts St Patrick's tea at 2910 Paradise. Avalon Bridge club gathers this afternoon with Mrs P W Hendrix. Mrs Leon H Thrown hosts Delphian club tomorrow. Bonheur Bridge club meets Friday with Miss Beulah Ladd. Record classifieds bring results.
Members of the circle led by Mrs F C Byrd and Miss Lillie Castlebury were guests of Mrs C V King on Cumberland Street Monday afternoon. Seven teen members attended and enjoyed a delightful afternoon. Refreshments were served.
Chas Neal of Odell returned yesterday from a week with relatives in Fort Worth and attended the Fat Stock show. Also offered half seed cotton seed for sale by Puckett Brothers, first year seed, guaranteed pure at 21 to 41 cents.
The latest town in the oil field is named Booger Town. It sits on the K. L. Castle burial lands on the west side of the Seymour road.
The notice promotes Pruitts Lice and Mite Powder claiming it removes lice and mites from young chicks in under two minutes with a money back guarantee. It also recommends Germget for drinking water to prevent disease. Sold by B. & W. Drug Store.
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